Tax Crimes: Kicking the Hornet’s Nest

A divorce case is often shrouded in a fog of anger and suspicion. Suspicion begets accusation, and truth frequently becomes a victim of mistaken memory or intentional distortion. Groping in the fog becomes dangerous for both spouses and lawyers when accusations involve the parties’ tax filings. Family lawyers must be alert to potential tax crimes and understand that the objectives in the divorce proceeding may clash with protective measures designed to mitigate potential criminal tax violations. [For the complete article click here] ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Robert S. Steinberg is an experienced and respected lawyer-CPA who represents clients in criminal and civil tax disputes and offers tax planning services and business advice based on his 45 years of experience. You can visit his website at www.steinbergtaxlaw.com.